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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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